GA - Pre-Professional - Alumni Engagement Communications - Fall 2025 - Spring 2026

Title: GA - Pre-Professional - Alumni Engagement Communications - Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: Alumni Engagement
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

1. Manage the department's 25 social media accounts across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn by developing content, campaigns, posting interesting and helpful information, responding to questions, reporting analytics and performing environmental scanning. Doing continuous research to improve engagement and reach.
2. Research and develop videos as needed for alumni services and engagement (specifically for social media usage)
3. Interviewing and writing alumni spotlight stories to publish online and in print
4. Assist with creating and managing the comprehensive marketing plan for Homecoming including website content, social media content, etc.
5. Managing the alumni birthday program communications
6. Utilize basic design skills to create visuals for digital marketing
7. Executing select events such as Reggie Day at the Zoo
8. Serve as liaison to various campus committees
9. Work tablings to promote Alumni Engagement events and opportunities
10. Assisting in marketing research for alumni engagement needs (ie email, print, alumni services, online communication, etc.)
11. Assist the Alumni Engagement staff with other events and projects as necessary

Additional Information

Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

1,903/month

Required Qualifications

1. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/GA_Handbook.pdf
2. Must be a degree seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in Communication, MBA, Marketing, CTK, or Recreation Administration.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Strong writing abilities and an understanding of AP style
2. Social media experience/knowledge of multiple platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tok, etc.) including calendaring, monitoring and analyzing
3. Experience with video production as it relates to social media
4. Experience with design studios such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or Adobe Illustrator
6. Strong organizational skills, ability to manage long-term projects, and the ability to deal with rapidly changing priorities.
7. Attention to detail
8. Ability to think creatively
9. Ability to work independently and with a team
10. Ability to interact effectively with individuals of diverse populations and ages to represent Alumni Engagement well within the University community as well as the external community.
11. Demonstrate familiarity with the University

Work Hours

25 hours per week, TBD upon hiring

Proposed Starting Date

August 1, 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Cover Letter, Reference List, Writing Sample

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior

Special Instructions for Applicants

The expectation for this position is to begin as an hourly student employee in June 2025, transitioning to a Graduate Assistantship effective August 1st, 2025.

Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID, but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship, please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University ID, simply enter in nine (9) zeros (e.g., 000000000).

You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is not in session. Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions on work hours. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.

Contact Information for Applicants

Rachel Kobus, rkobus@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.